This module is tailored to gain knowledge about the core goals, the legal framework important institutions and the decision making procedures of the EU. This course enables to work and to do business successfully with European firms and institutions.

Basics and Politics:

• The core goals and the basic legal framework of EU
• Pillars and Institutions of the EU: European Commission, Council and Parliament and their functions
• The European labour markets and its major rules
• EU competition and state aid policy

Economics and Business:

• The EU budget and the financial resources of the EU available for firms and institutions
• The Euro and a common monetary policy
• The EU and the world trading system
• Economic strength and weaknesses of the European economies
• Cross cultural management in the EU member countries

• Senior N., S.: The European Union: Economics, Policies and History, 2011, 3rd edition, London, McGrawHill
• Wallace, H., Wallace W.: Policy-Making in the European Union, 2010, 6th edition, Oxford University Press
• Baldwin, R. Wyplosz Ch.: The Economics of European Integration, 2012, 4th edition, London McGrawHill
• El-Agraa, A. et al (2007): The European Union – Economics and Policies, 2012, 9th edition, Cambridge University Press
• Ewan Kirk: EU Law (Law Express) (Paperback - 1 Sep 2008)
• Michael Cuthbert: European Union Law Q&A 2009-2010 (Questions and Answers)

12 ECTS x 30 hours = 360 hours, combined out of the following:

• Course attendance: 120 hours
• Preparation / homework / self-study: 110 hours
• Time for exercises and group work: 70 hours
• Exam preparation: 60 hours
• Exam time: 120 minutes

• Interactive classes
• Case studies
• Assigned presentations and working papers
• Guest lectures
• If possible, a study trip to the EU institutions or firms of member countries